GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
We had a fun surprise on Friday. DH is off work for spring break and we were sitting on the front porch enjoying the warm sunshine when three people came up our sidewalk and said, if we didn't mind, they would like to visit with us We looked at each other and at them and at the same time, we said, "Well, who are you?" [emoji38]
It turned out they were three of the children of the woman we bought our house from in 1992! Their parents lived here for 28 years - one said she was 12 when they bought it. They said they were curious to see who lives here now and what the house looks like. We were glad to show them around and they were very happy with what we've done with the place.
The house was built in 1912 and is in a historic district. We took up carpet and refinished wood floors and have painted every room at least once. We also have added two patios, raised flower and vegetable gardens, a shed and a privacy fence. And of course, they absolutely loved the kitchen renovation we did about 11 years ago (I love it, too ) .
Then late this morning, a neighbor came by to bring us a package that had been delivered mistakenly to his house. He was good friends with these people when they were all growing up. They went to see him after they left here and told him how happy they were to see people living in the house who enjoyed it and took care of it. So often, people go to see their childhood homes and find that they're not well taken care of or subsequent owners have made unsightly changes. So that brought us another smile [emoji2]
It turned out they were three of the children of the woman we bought our house from in 1992! Their parents lived here for 28 years - one said she was 12 when they bought it. They said they were curious to see who lives here now and what the house looks like. We were glad to show them around and they were very happy with what we've done with the place.
The house was built in 1912 and is in a historic district. We took up carpet and refinished wood floors and have painted every room at least once. We also have added two patios, raised flower and vegetable gardens, a shed and a privacy fence. And of course, they absolutely loved the kitchen renovation we did about 11 years ago (I love it, too ) .
Then late this morning, a neighbor came by to bring us a package that had been delivered mistakenly to his house. He was good friends with these people when they were all growing up. They went to see him after they left here and told him how happy they were to see people living in the house who enjoyed it and took care of it. So often, people go to see their childhood homes and find that they're not well taken care of or subsequent owners have made unsightly changes. So that brought us another smile [emoji2]